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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
This series brings together documents relating to government construction.
How to apply for a completion or partial completion certificate after contractors have completed the building work for higher-risk building work or building work to an existing higher-risk building.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
A list of references to test standards that are common across a number of product families which apply to construction products.
What documents clients need to submit to manage building control approval for higher-risk building work under transitional arrangements.
Documents relating to the independent review led by Sir Oliver Letwin.
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
Guidance on construction management processes, design, building safety and infrastructure, Modern Methods of Construction, and self and custom build.
Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document B including 2020 and 2022 amendments.
A beginner's guide on assessing whether a proposed housing project is financially viable.
What the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is, work covered by the scheme and find out whether you should register as a contractor or subcontractor.
What subcontractors in the building industry must do under the Construction Industry Scheme - registering, record keeping, applying for gross payment status and reporting business changes
Self-build and custom housebuilding registers.
How clients can submit and manage a building control application to the Building Safety Regulator for higher-risk building work or building work to an existing higher-risk building.
What you have to do under the Construction Industry Scheme if you're a contractor - registering, filing returns, paying subcontractors and keeping records.
A practical guide to utilities for home builders.
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